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Bank of Industry urges Lagos to invest in industrial clusters to lift productivity

Bank of Industry chief Olasupo Olusi says Lagos should invest in industrial clusters, power and faster freight to cut business costs and attract private capital.

US visa ban imposed on Nigerian Supreme Court justices, retiring jurist says

Retiring Justice Uwani Abba-Aji says the U.S. barred all members of a Nigerian Supreme Court panel from travel after a judgment she called widely misinterpreted.

Nigeria sets date for next evacuation flight from South Africa

Nigeria's government will return another group of citizens from South Africa on Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant protests set to begin June 30.

FG to Launch Four More Flights for Nigerians Leaving South Africa

KEY POINTS FG announces four additional flights to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa after...

FG Schedules More Evacuation Flights as 262 Nigerians Return From South Africa

KEY POINTS The first batch of 262 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived...

Xenophobia: Nigeria weighs sanctions against South Africa

Nigeria says it is weighing sanctions against South Africa over renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, warning that a review of bilateral privileges is not off the table.

Tinubu Reassigns Fani-Kayode to South Africa After Germany Posting Controversy

KEY POINTS Femi Fani-Kayode has been reassigned from Germany to South Africa as Nigeria’s...

African nations threaten retaliation over S’Africa attacks

African nations including Tanzania, Botswana and Nigeria are threatening retaliatory action against South Africa over a fresh wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals.

Three Suspects Appear in Court Over Killing of Nigerian Student and Driver Isaac Satlat

KEY POINTS Three suspects have appeared in court charged with murdering Nigerian student and...

South Africa Probes Mysterious Flights Carrying Palestinians

South Africa investigates unexpected Palestinian arrivals after officials raise concerns about a coordinated effort to remove civilians from Gaza and the West Bank.

Super Eagles Soar to AFCON Final After Penalty Shootout

Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, has reached the final of the 2023...

Osimhen Boosts Super Eagles’ Hopes for AFCON Semi-Final Clash

Nigeria’s star striker Victor Osimhen has joined his teammates in Bouake, Ivory Coast, ahead...

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Bank of Industry urges Lagos to invest in industrial clusters to lift productivity

Bank of Industry chief Olasupo Olusi says Lagos should invest in industrial clusters, power and faster freight to cut business costs and attract private capital.

US visa ban imposed on Nigerian Supreme Court justices, retiring jurist says

Retiring Justice Uwani Abba-Aji says the U.S. barred all members of a Nigerian Supreme Court panel from travel after a judgment she called widely misinterpreted.

Nigeria earmarks 2.1 billion naira to revive OAUTHC renal program

Nigeria's federal government has appropriated 2.1 billion naira to revive kidney care at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, its chief medical director says.

Nigeria’s fiscal deficit hits 4.69 trillion naira in Q1 as revenue falls short

Nigeria's government ran a 4.69 trillion naira fiscal deficit in the first quarter as revenue fell far short of target and foreign loans stalled.